CVE-2020-35226

Name: CVE-2020-35226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-03-10T19:15:12.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allow unauthenticated users to modify the switch DHCP configuration by sending the corresponding write request command.. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allow unauthenticated users to modify the switch DHCP configuration by sending the corresponding write request command.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Gs116e Firmware	2.6.0.43
Netgear	Jgs516pe Firmware	2.6.0.43

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35226?

NETGEAR JGS516PE/GS116Ev2 v2.6.0.43 devices allow unauthenticated users to modify the switch DHCP configuration by sending the corresponding write request command.

How severe is CVE-2020-35226?

CVE-2020-35226 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35226?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2020-35226?

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Source: NVD / NIST